Chaffey Bros. Wine Co Evangeline Syrah 2023
G 92
Those of us who immediately thought of The Band and their terrific song, ‘Evangeline’ (who could forget the version from The Last Waltz?), are off the mark. Apparently, the name encompasses references to life, death, Jesus and resurrection (which seems like an enormous amount to place on the shoulders of a single wine). No matter, it is a most enjoyable effort, whatever the reason. Dark crimson hue, there is a pleasing degree of oak integration, with notes of dry herbs, mulberries, raspberries and aniseed on the nose. There is good focus, fine acidity and sleek tannins here, making for a most attractive red, but it probably needs a little more length if it wants to go to the next level. That said, lots to like. Drink now–2033
Chaffey Bros. Wine Co Omnia Nova Syrah 2023
G 92
The name for this wine hails from ‘Corinthians’. Just 270 dozen made. The team used 15% whole bunches and the wine spent eight months in French oak hogsheads. A bright garnet hue, the nose reveals mushroom notes, red fruits, hints of damp forest floor, spices and cherries. A wine of medium length with juicy acidity, this is fresh and energetic. Will show improvement in the coming years. Drink now–2033 Corryton Burge Barossa Shiraz 2023 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Attractive ripe black cherry, dark chocolate, flinty aromas and flavours with underlying savoury notes. Generous, sweet and savoury with black cherry, mocha flavours, slinky firm tannins and some saline notes. Finishes bittersweet with pronounced acidity. Drink now–2032 Curator Wine Co Curator Wine Co Barossa Valley Shiraz 2023 G 92 Inky black with a maroon rim. Ripe blackberries, black cherries, leather, chocolate, tar, smoked meats and bay leaves. The oak is integrating well and the wine has impressive length. A mid-weight, medium-length style, perhaps a little broad, with a gentle fade. There is a pleasing supple texture with sleek tannins, but it is the attractive flavours which are surely the highlight. Drink now–2033 Eisenstone SV904 McDonald Vineyard Shiraz 2022 G 92 Medium-deep crimson. Lifted redcurrant, black cherry aromas with marzipan, vanilla notes. Richly concentrated and chocolaty with plentiful red and berry fruits and persistent gravelly/ velvety tannins. Oaky firm at the finish with attractive sweet fruit notes. Drink now–2038
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